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My grandfather stubbed his big toe and the nail is infected and falling off how can i clean it?
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Peroxide: Flushing the toe and nail with peroxide twice a day is an acceptable way to remove debris and some bacteria. Rubbing alcohol is usually uncomfortable on open wounds.
Answered 7/28/2015
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